Windows are how we see the world, and it is amazing how quickly they get dirty. At least once a season, give them a wash and you will be amazed at how much better it feels! For a green twist, use white vinegar and newspaper to clean. The vinegar will [...]
If you’re in business, there’s nothing better than hearing the cash register ring. Every time you make a sale, it’s a thrill – no matter whether your business is online or a retail establishment.
But when the sales don’t come in, it’s extremely frustrating. You wonder why your products aren’t moving, why the phone [...]
Modern, Classic, Country or Eclectic? Take this quick quiz and find out!
1. How would you describe your personality?
a) I’m a minimalist — less is definitely more.
b) I’m refined and don’t like to follow trends.
c) I’m casual and relaxed.
d) I’m a risk taker.
2. In my closet, you’ll find
a) Anything by Alexander McQueen
b) Lots of twin sweater [...]
Feng Shui for the home is a great way of bringing balance and peace in your life but what about your office…?
With people spending more hours at work than at home, building positive energies in the office or workspace can affect your overall attitude and health. If your job’s got you down, [...]
Count your Blessings like gold.
Take a few moments every evening to think about all the good things that happened to you today and to express your gratitude for what you have received. Small things count, too, it doesn’t all have to be spectacular. It’s not what happened that’s important; it’s getting in [...]
Live generously.
Money is a form of energy, and it needs to flow through your life, not just into it. Having it immobilized in, work against more coming in, while giving generously within your means makes space for even greater abundance. If you don’t yet have ample money to share, give of your [...]
Growing wealth will involve good placement in your environment but it is also very important to address your own personal thoughts and behavior towards money. Wealth starts with attitude.
Pay attention to how you handle money every day.
Do you keep paper money neatly sorted in your wallet or money clip, or [...]
Add a healthy plant with round leaves
According to the Bagua, the wealth area of your home or office is associated with the wood element. Wood can be represented by a wooden piece of furniture, the green color on any surface, plants and fresh flowers.
The Chinese community has been using for decades certain specific plants to [...]
Use the element of Water to enhance your wealth area.
Aquariums, images representing water and water features like fountains are a boost for the wealth area of your home or office.
A lot of Chinese restaurants showcase aquariums or fish imageries at their entrances. An Element of water at the entrance symbolizes new [...]
Accent your money areas with the colors green, red or purple.
Green symbolizes vitality and growth
Red brings energy and power
Purple is the best color for wealth.
Gold signifies luxury. Donald Trump uses a lot of gold for his properties.
You can place a big chunk of purple amethyst in your wealth area and have [...]
Enhance your area with symbols of prosperity:
You can place a bowl of coins (add your loose change to it every day), a “lucky bamboo” plant, or anything that symbolizes success and prosperity to you.
There are lots of Chinese luck symbols available, but you don’t have to use them unless you want to.
A [...]
Your Front Door can Enhance Your Wealth:
Is your front door hidden? Does your home or office face away from the street?
If your entrance cannot easily be seen from the street, opportunities and income have a harder time getting to you.
Invite chi to your front door by placing lights or moving objects or colors along the way. [...]
To enhance Your Wealth Area you need to:
Clear out any clutter from these important areas.
Clutter is a sign of stagnant energy, and clutter in your wealth areas can clog up your cash flow. Getting rid of clutter is one of the most powerful ways to shift the energy up.
Fix things that are [...]
Feng shui associates prosperity with the back left corner of any space. Stand at your front door facing into the house; your wealth area is at the back of the house on the left-hand side. There’s also a wealth area within each room: facing in from the doorway, it’s the corner area in [...]
Make a list of things that you desire or want to achieve. Doing this helps you clarify your intentions. So be bold! Take a notepad or open a new document on your computer and make a list of 108 things you want to do or have in your life (It sounds like [...]
Know what you want: The strength of your intention is what makes your success with Feng Shui. If you are enthusiastic and excited with an idea or a project, your energy level is so much higher than if you don’t really believe in it. When you focus on an unsatisfactory situation, your energy becomes stuck [...]
The term “bagua” is derived from the book of the I-Ching, a sacred text used to tell the future. But while the word may sound foreign or unfamiliar to you, ‘Feng Shui Bagua’ is one of the most basic and fundamental tools of Feng Shui.
An ancient Chinese term “bagua” means “eight areas” (“ba”=eight, [...]
The Metal element is a very positive yang element. It is usually represented by hard, flat, shiny surfaces that encourage Chi energy flow to circulate faster and easier. The Metal element is also a very supportive element that carries the water element. Imagine a river supported by the crystals and natural [...]
The Earth element is a very grounding element, useful for helping with decisions taking and the thinking process.
Earth element is associated with yellow, beige, tan, all the family of earthy colors. Those are cheerful and joyous colors, great for lifting your spirit and stimulating your intellect.
Yellow is an inspiring color and can [...]
The Fire element is associated with South and the season of summer. It is symbolized by lights, candles and the red color.
Red is a very passionate, romantic and vibrant color that will always make a big impression in a room.
To bring romance and passionate relationships, this [...]
French native Marie Burgos founded her interior design firm in 2007 with an emphasis on residential spaces which rapidly expanded to commercial design. Marie’s ultimate talent is understanding her clients needs and creating home, office and commercial interiors that are balanced, sophisticated, and highly functional.
